Hot Stone Massage

A 90-minute therapeutic massage incorporating heated basalt stones to deliver deep muscular warmth, enhance relaxation, and relieve chronic tension in ways that hands alone cannot achieve.

Hot stone massage combines the therapeutic effects of heat application with skilled manual massage technique to create a treatment that reaches muscle tissue more deeply than conventional massage alone. The basalt stones used are volcanic in origin and prized for their heat-retention properties: heated to 55-60°C in a water bath, they maintain therapeutic warmth throughout the session while their smooth, flat surface glides comfortably across oiled skin. Heat applied to muscle tissue has several distinct physiological effects: it increases local tissue extensibility (making muscles easier to stretch and release), dilates capillaries to improve blood flow to the treated area, accelerates the metabolic clearance of lactic acid and other waste products, and directly reduces pain perception by inhibiting pain signal transmission in the same nerve fibres that conduct heat sensation. The combination of these effects means that a hot stone massage can achieve a depth of muscular release in 90 minutes that would require considerably more pressure — and potentially more discomfort — in a conventional deep-tissue session. At Faircare, Inna places heated stones at key points along the spine, between the toes, and on the palms while simultaneously using additional stones in a gliding massage technique across the back, shoulders, and legs. The weight and warmth of the placed stones create a passive, deeply grounding sensation that most clients describe as more profoundly relaxing than any other massage format. The 90-minute duration allows the treatment to cover the full body without rushing, with time allocated to spend longer on chronic tension areas that benefit from sustained heat application. This is the studio's longest and most indulgent treatment, ideal as an occasional deep-reset for clients managing persistent stress, chronic back tension, or simply wanting a more luxurious wellness experience.